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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
4
The Ada weekly paper lists subscription at $1.00 per year and credits Grigsby & Norrell as proprietors with Miles Grigsby as business manager and Byron Norrell as editor The issue is entered at Ada post office as second class matter under the 1879 act with admission dated July 17 1906.
Subject to the action of the Democratic Party, announcements list Sheriff A A Bobbitt and L E Mitchell among selected candidates, with Joe L. Thomas Jas D Ga ar J Cannon named in the slate. The notice appears as a formal party roster.
The note from editors Miles Grigsby and Byron Noreell expresses gratitude for Ada reception and pledges a steady, conservative Democratic-leaning paper. They aim to cement local friendships, serve readers with news, and support Democratic principles while honoring Texas roots and Ada’s Oklahoma home.
In Paris last week Countess Castellane sat vilified as the scandal mob watched, while sister Helen Gould offered support. The piece contrasts Anna Gould’s glittering title and wasteful marriage with Helen’s benevolence, noting Anna’s dissipation and Helen’s charity and social reform efforts.
A public figure whose substantial aid touched many lives is praised for her quiet bounty. The article notes how little display is given to her deeds, yet the nation recognizes her as blessed. Her legacy of good works is described as a lasting monument beyond marble.
The Ft Worth Record argues that elite colleges accept Rockefeller funds shaping student minds and cites Stanford and Brown as examples. It then analyzes political divides in both major parties, urging unity among reformers, and praising historical figures Kane Shaftesbury and Wolfe in a broad call for vigor and virtue.
Miles Grigsby left Monday night for Ada I T to take charge of the Ada Democrat purchased by him and Byron Norrell He has long lived in Italy and is described as a hustler who will spur competitive effort Mr Norrell will join him in a few weeks and arrive about the first of December Italy News World notes Grigsby has ten and one half years with the paper and a spotless record
A passage reflects on Abraham Lincoln praising the common people for light taxes and freedom from fashion concerns. It notes how the ordinary man remains unbothered by car troubles and indifferent to others' judgments about color, sex, or necktie.
The convention seeks to honor memory by adding a constitutional clause banning child labor in mines and factories. It laments young children toiling from dawn to dusk and urges state action as magazines and reformers push for reform.
The committee has not heard anything to base an endorsement. Poverty is described as inconvenient rather than a disgrace. The statement reflects uncertainty about Hitchcockism in the endorsing process.
The article notes that a successful convention to frame a constitution would set the ship of state on a smooth journey, producing great results for the Democratic party.
The Dallas News notes Standard Oil will “stand put,” signaling a hard line as the oil trust increasingly mirrors the Republican Party in stance and strategy.
A Boston church bulletin board shows the evening sermon topic Hell with the message Hell all seats free everybody welcome in fiery red letters. The piece recalls Daniel Webster praising a free press for guiding public liberty and resisting despotism.
In the United States Court in the Indian Territory Southern District the defendant John Allen is warned to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff Edna Allen. Witness the Hon. J. T. Dickerson, judge, with seal, dated November 19, 1906. Duke Stone attorney. non resident attorney W. C. Edwards. No. 965.
First published November 28 1906 warning the defendant W H Chapman to appear in thirty days and answer the plaintiff B N Chapman. Judge J T Dickerson presides. clerk C M Campbell seals the document. non resident attorney W C fidwards noted.
First published Oct. 26 in the United States District Court in the Indian Territory Southern District. Eva Landers is defendant in an equity suit brought by plaintiff H J Landers. Judge C M Campbell presiding this 22nd day of Oct 1906. Clerk A H Constant deputy. Attorneys for non resident defendant Epperson and Deen.
Frisco area sale begins August 29 offering very low rates to California Arizona Nevada New Mexico Old Mexico and Texas through October 31. Agent McNair Ada I T invites inquiries. Also promoting sewing machines by M L Walsh at bargain prices for family peace.
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